What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter
Job Description
Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program in charter schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, North Star Academy, PCKCS, PPACS, Ren Secondary, STEM [Elementary and Secondary], WCA). Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Essential Physical Requirements
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members.
Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensures health department sanitation standards. Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.
Pursues opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community.
Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students.
Assist in the preparation, service and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Operate Point of Sale system with accuracy and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
Certifications
Education:
High School or Equivalent
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
American Academy Charter School - Motsenbocker
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
20
Fte
0.50
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
172 Work Days
$17.39 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$22.14 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$17.39 USD - $26.89 USD Hourly
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 28, 2026
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
Kitchen Assistant - Select Charter
Job Description
Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program in charter schools with limited equipment (AACS, ACS, AVA, BFACS, C2E, GVACS, LAECS, DCSMont, North Star Academy, PCKCS, PPACS, Ren Secondary, STEM [Elementary and Secondary], WCA). Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Essential Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting of forty (40) pounds
- Constant standing and walking
- Frequent squatting, reaching, and stooping
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members.
Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensures health department sanitation standards. Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.
Pursues opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community.
Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students.
Assist in the preparation, service and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Operate Point of Sale system with accuracy and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
Certifications
Education:
High School or Equivalent
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
American Academy Charter School - Motsenbocker
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
20
Fte
0.50
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
172 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
$17.39 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$22.14 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$17.39 USD - $26.89 USD Hourly
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 28, 2026
Salary : $17 - $27